Allie Barefoot
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Tyson Foods plant in Glen Allen closing in May
Roughly 692 employees of the Glen Allen Tyson Foods plant will be out of the job in May. Tyson released a statement saying that the closure was due to an “inability to economically improve operations.” → Read More
Gov. Youngkin announces funding towards affordable housing in Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced $93 million in state and federal funding would go towards affordable and special needs housing in Virginia. The grant will support 57 projects across the Commonwealth. → Read More
K-12 tutoring grants could soon come to some Virginia families
Youngkin announced that some Virginia families would soon be able to apply for grants to use on tutoring for K-12 students as part of last October’s $30 million investment. → Read More
Chesterfield proposes $1.94 billion budget, awaits approval by Board of Supervisors
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – Big changes could be coming to Chesterfield County residents. On Tuesday afternoon, March 6, Chesterfield County leaders proposed the 2024 fiscal year budget to provide necessary investments and relief to residents. → Read More
Choice Waste Service offers ‘opt-out’ of Chesterfield curbside recycling service
Choice Waste Services offers an opt-out policy as Chesterfield County transitions away from offering curbside recycling service. → Read More
‘Dogs on Call’ brings paw-sitivity to VCU’s Medical Center
‘Dogs on Call’ is an evidence-based therapy program at the Center for Human-Animal Interaction for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health. The mission is to improve the health and well-being of patients, staff, and students through human-animal interaction during their hospital visits. → Read More
Virginia education superintendent Jillian Balow resigns
Balow’s resignation will go into effect on March 9, after which she will become a consultant for the Youngkin administration. → Read More
Richmond – Have you been a victim of towing fraud? Report it to police here!
Some examples of illegal towing practices are: being charged over $135 for the initial tow, being charged more than $40 for the “drop fee” or any additional storage fees on top of the overcharges. → Read More
VCU, family members to honor Adam Oakes through hazing prevention workshop
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) will host a ‘Rams Against Hazing’ prevention workshop in remembrance of Adam Oakes, a student who died from alcohol poisoning in 2021. → Read More
Local and state budgets leave uncertainty in Chesterfield school spending
The Chesterfield County School Board approved a financial plan during Thursday night’s meeting, but it will now be up to the county and state to provide the funding. → Read More
Richmond Schools Chief of Staff resigns citing ‘hostile’ work environment
In her letter, she began to reflect on her five years of service under Superintendent Jason Kamras and said it was a “privilege” and she is “grateful.” However, she stated some School Board members created a “hostile and toxic work environment.” → Read More
New school program to combat pandemic learning loss could add 20 days to Richmond calendars
The program would move the school year start date up to July 24, but RPS200 schools would have the same last day, holidays and breaks as the traditional schools. → Read More
FDA panel votes unanimously for approval to make naloxone over the counter
As a result, Narcan — the leading version of naloxone in the U.S. sold in the form of a prefilled nasal device and injection — would be available for purchase over the counter, in the store aisles with other commonly sold drugs. → Read More
‘Don’t Delay, Pay Today’: Richmond begins payment plan service for past-due utility bills
The payment plans were designed to help customers avoid late fees and provide flexible payment options. Customers with past-due bills are eligible. → Read More
Last bill to set up retail marijuana sales in Virginia by 2024 is shut down
Two weeks after two separate proposals to begin recreational marijuana sales in Virginia were voted down, the most recent effort has failed. → Read More
Hanover School Board members to vote on superintendent’s proposed budget
Hanover County Public Schools is expected to take action on the superintendent’s proposed budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year Tuesday night. → Read More
COVID vaccine added to list of routine immunizations; walk-up vaccination clinics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is adding COVID-19 vaccinations to the routine list of immunization shots for children, teens, and adults. → Read More
Virginia State Police remind Super Bowl fans to drive sober on Sunday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Super Bowl 57 kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, and Virginia State Police wants everybody to go home a winner and avoid drunk driving. → Read More
New Goochland Elementary School breaking ground – Expected to open 2024
Goochland County Public Schools will break ground for the new elementary school at 10 a.m. The elementary school is expected to open for the 2024-2025 school year. → Read More
Bill requiring AEDs in public schools moving forward in Virginia
The Virginia Senate passed a bill requiring public elementary and secondary schools to obtain automated external defibrillators (AEDs) — devices that can analyze the heart’s rhythm and automatically deliver an electrical shock to restore normal rhythm. → Read More